The players for Iran’s most popular premier league club, Persepolis, were
arriving at Tehran international airport on Saturday in advance of a crucial
derby match in the capital against their arch rivals, Esteqlal.

They were approached at the airport by the fan who asked for their autographs.
Obliging, the men kissed her on the cheek and shook her hand, but were
observed by security guards and detained.

The men were held for several hours. One of the players, Sheys Rezaei
Khonakdar, a defender,